Oak Hill Lawn Crematorium Highly Commended in LABC Awards 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Oak Hill Lawn Crematorium in Hatfield has been awarded Highly Commended in the LABC Awards 2024 in the Best Public or Community Building category, alongside R G Carter, Press & Starkey, and Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.
The LABC Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the building control sector in the UK. Their network covers all local authorities in England and Wales and is split into 12 regions.
Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended nominations!
Located in the serene landscape of Hatfield, Oak Hill Lawn Crematorium serves as a peaceful and reflective space for the community. The design focuses on creating a calming environment for visitors, combining modern aesthetics with a natural ambience.
The main chapel provides space for 150 seated guests. Additional standing room can be provided in the entrance foyer, with the doors between the foyer and chapel opened to create one space. The interior of the chapel has been designed to preserve the original features of the early concept. The glulam structure is complimented by light-coloured timber cladding, and the integrated acoustic treatment ensures a peaceful environment for reflection.
The building has been designed to sit within the landscape with the top of the chapel roof sitting lower than the surrounding tree line when viewed from the approach road at the site entrance. The primary building material is a buff/brown brick that has been carefully detailed to enhance the façade. The natural and earthy tones of the buff shades create a cohesive colour scheme. Additionally, a Portland stone band runs through the building, providing a beautiful edge to the port cochere.
28 August 2024